Archives Tag: Mental Health

Health mental health Wellness

April 19, 2022

The lockdown can trigger all sorts of negative emotions ranging from anxiety to depression, to confusion, to fear, to anger, and even disorders such as insomnia. Humans are social beings; hence self-isolation goes against our nature. This explains why our mental health is most vulnerable during times of isolation. Read more about Corona Virus  To … Continue reading Wellness: How To Protect Your Mental Health During The Lockdown

By samuelokoruwa

Health Wellness

April 19, 2022

Our mental health is significantly affected by the things that happen around us on a daily basis. Surprisingly, these things include common habits that we may not think too much of. Bad habits such as drinking too much, skipping breakfast, and isolating oneself socially, can have a big impact on our mind and mood in … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Common Habits That Could Be Sabotaging Your Mental Health

By samuelokoruwa

Health mental health

April 19, 2022

Your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. This is why it is imperative that you pay attention to it and take the necessary steps to help you remain in the right state of mind.  Thankfully, there are several habits that you can engage in on a daily basis to boost your … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Everyday Habits That Will Boost Your Mental Health

By samuelokoruwa

mental health

April 19, 2022

Owing to the constant stress attached to life, individuals that lack the mental or psychological strength to cope with the challenges that come with life daily might end up getting depressed, which can lead to depression. The second responsible factor for death of youth aged 15-29 after road accident is suicide. One person still dies … Continue reading Today Is World Suicide Prevention Day

By ugo-chinedu

Travel

April 19, 2022

In our previous article, we explained what Forest Bathing was and the fact that it is now a thing in Nigeria. Paraphasing Dr Qing Li, from Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness, forest bathing can decrease anxiety, depression and anger, and reduce stress to bring about a state of relaxation. Forest bathing is … Continue reading 13 Practical Steps On How To Go Forest Bathing

By ann

Travel

April 19, 2022

What is Forest Bathing? In a tours deal article, we came across the word ‘forest bathing’ as a tour activity organised by a tour operator here in Nigeria. Forest Bathing is a natural therapy developed in Japan in the 1980s; they also call it Shinrin Yoku. The term is being one with nature probably came … Continue reading Ever Tried Forest Bathing In Nigeria?

By ann

Website Review

April 19, 2022

Mental health is a subject that still carries a huge stigma in today’s social climate especially in this part of the world. This can be attributed to a significant lack of awareness coupled with the fact that mental health patients in Nigeria hardly have access to active support systems. Enter Toks Bakare, a UK-trained Behaviour … Continue reading Websites We Love: Asktoks.com

By samuelokoruwa

mental health

April 19, 2022

Chronic depression is a mental illness that is still highly misunderstood by many. It could range from situational depression to more severe forms, but whatever the case may be, depression often takes a toll on its sufferers and those that care about them. When it comes to a relationship, depression can be quite a sensitive … Continue reading How To Deal With A Partner Struggling With Chronic Depression

By samuelokoruwa

International

April 19, 2022

The date, April 2, 2019, is a special day, set aside for a special group of people; The Autistic. The twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day is a day for the international community to pay special recognition to people living with autism. World Autism Awareness Day is one of only four specifically health-related United Nations … Continue reading World Autism Awareness Day

By jeremiah

mental health

April 19, 2022

Only yesterday the media was rife with news of a 10-year old boy who committed suicide in his family home in Kentucky, after enduring months of bullying for a medical condition he had no control over. On January 3, popular Lagos-based disk jockey, Seun Omogaji, aka DJ XGee, was found dead in his room after … Continue reading SheWritesWoman Holds Monthly Suicide Support Group for Women

By achem

Leadership

April 19, 2022

Let me begin by saying that I believe the things I want us to look at here are, in the main, common across the continent but for case study purposes, I will be using Nigeria in large part to illustrate my points. Why? Yes you guessed it – I am Nigerian (if that has put … Continue reading Africa – The Argument For A Psychological Revolution

By kevin-korgba

Tourism

April 19, 2022

The benefits of travelling are not only for the body; it can also be for your brain. In recent times, Science has shown that there is actually a direct effect of travelling on your brain. Below are a few: Increased IQ– Your IQ is your brain’s ability to interpret information, memorise concepts and provide solutions or results to … Continue reading The Effects Of Travelling On Your Brain

By ann

mental health

April 19, 2022

According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), every day about 3,000 persons around the world commit suicide. This tragedy is no respecter of person, place, religion or skin color — anyone can be a victim of suicide. In Nigeria, the suicide rate has been on the rise in recent years. There are … Continue reading September 10th – World Suicide Prevention Day

By achem

Health

April 19, 2022

Most of the time we don’t equate an organized home with strong mental health. We do not see how cleanliness can affect your participation in daily activities. However, being organized has got some very important benefits and you need to know about them. A lot of us overlook some of these things because they go … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You’ll Experience Better Mental Health When Your Home is Organized

By godwinadoga

Events

April 19, 2022

Another World Mental Health Day – October 10, 2017 – is upon us. This year’s theme is “Mental Health at the Work Place”. Although it focuses on how to make the workplace better for everyone, it is an opportunity to once again draw attention to mental health issues in our society. We spend a significant … Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2017: Mental Health in the Work Place

By guestpost